Grateful for the Past Embracing the Future Reflecting Christ Always

Grateful for the Past

Embracing the Future

Reﬂecting Christ Always

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THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

FROM THE PRESIDENT

he anxious anticipation of a new school year

faded away shortly after our first day of classes

on August 6, 2012. Much like other years,

we began with prayer and greetings and quickly

got to the work at hand, charting the course for

another fruitful year. This year, our “road map” was

brought into clearer focus as we unveiled the new

statement of vision, mission, and core values for

the Academy. This collaborative process, begun in

April of last year, has refocused the attention of this school community

on the person of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word. Later in The Messenger

you will have the opportunity to enter into that new statement, hopefully

allowing it to rekindle a spark of faith in your heart.

In May, we launched a new strategic planning process to guide

the school’s decisions and resource allocations over the next ve years.

This broadly collaborative process is underway and promises to be very

benecial for the school’s future. From time to time all eective educational

institutions undertake the process of reviewing what has been, assessing

what is, and planning for what will be. And, so it is with IWA!

A few short weeks ago we broke ground on the rst phase of the

Enlighten, Inspire & Strengthen Campaign—the track and eld area

and soccer eld on Austin Street. This multi-phase, multi-million dollar

campaign will see the renovation of our Austin Street Athletic Complex

completed in January, the expansion of our Middle School athletic facilities

with a new gymnasium in phase two, and the long-hoped-for construction

of our Montessori Building thereafter, completing the expansion of our

Elementary Level. Each of the future projects depends on the success of

our ongoing campaign eorts.

It is an incredibly exciting time for the school, but it is daunting as

well; any investment in the future is, I believe. We have a history of doing

great things at IWA when we work together! We humbly ask for your

thoughts and prayers for the success of these endeavors, realizing that

“with God nothing is impossible” (Lk. 1:37).

There is so much in the past for which to give thanks! There is so

much yet to come for which we say YES! Thanks for being a part of a faith-

lled future for Incarnate Word Academy. May the upcoming Christmas

holiday remind us of the root from which all blessings ow, the Word

Incarnate, Jesus Christ.

Dear Friends,

Praised be the Incarnate Word !

Gratefully,

Charles D. Imbergamo

President

n 2011, The President’s Circle, an annual giving society,

was established to promote renewable and replaceable

unrestricted gifts that are signiﬁcant in amount and help

ensure a successful campaign. Through annual commitments

beginning at $1,000, members of the President’s Circle set

the standard for giving at Incarnate Word Academy. Our

President’s Circle members know that the consistency of

their leadership is a commitment to excellence at Incarnate

Word Academy.

A huge thank you to those who have joined the 2012-2013

President’s Circle and helped us launch this year’s annual

fund appeal.

James G. and Cecilia Garcia Akers ‘70

Dr. and Mrs. Drake Beauchamp

Mr. Sam N. Beecroft and Dr. Melissa Wilson

Pat Megerle Booth ‘49

Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Coco

Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Cox

Dr. Wallace Crozier, M. D.

Dr. and Mrs. Miguel A. De Leon

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Devlin

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Elliott

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gough, II

Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius M. Hayes, III

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hicks

Carol and Alex Kirkland

2012-2013 President’s Circle Co-Chairs

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilliard

J. Fred, CCCA ‘64 and Janice Johnson

Capt and Mrs. Alex Kirkland

Robert J. Klepac, CCCA ‘50

Mr. and Mrs. Dean I. Lawry

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Layton

Mr. Ralph Meyer and Dr. Pamela Meyer

George Anne Hubert Muckleroy ‘55

Mary Loretta Vatzlavick Peebles ‘54

Mrs. Dianne Raska

Louise McMahon Scanlon ‘60

David and Mona Barrientes Tehle ‘78

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

2012-2013 School Board of Directors

Paxton Longwell, Chair

Rod Martin, Vice-Chair

Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60, Superior General

Barry Clark

Joe Coco

Tim Ehrman ’86

Sammie Grunwald

Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ’55

Frances Mir ‘65

Dave Thomas

Stephen Thomas

Sr. Brenda Thompson ’56

Charles D. Imbergamo, President

Mike Lippincott ‘81, Chair Emeritus

Administrative Team

Charles D. Imbergamo, President

Blanca Cummins, Montessori Director

Sr. Camelia Herlihy, Elementary Level Principal

Adolfo Garza, Middle Level Principal

Jose Torres, High School Level Principal

President’s Council

Charles D. Imbergamo, President

Connie F. Cadena, Executive Director of Advancement

Reynaldo “Gator” Garcia, Athletic Director

Priscilla Ramos, Director of Technology & Communications

Malcolm Smith, Business and Facilities Manager

Contributors

Connie Cadena

Amy Canterbury

Lori Cruz

Dominique Damian

Charles D. Imbergamo

Janice Johnson

Rod Martin

Priscilla Ramos

Sr. Martha Ann Snapka ‘53

Martha Jo Southernwood ‘53

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■ From the IWA President .................................... 3

■ Year of Faith

................................................. 5

■ Gala 2013

Incarnate Word Academy Annual Gala

.............................. 6

■ Academics

Virtual High School

............................................... 8

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

............................. 8

Duke University Scholars

.......................................... 9

Digital Citizenship

................................................ 9

What is “Open Work?”

............................................10

Montessori Family Night Features

.................................10

■ Athletics

IWA Boys’ Cross-Country

......................................... 11

Elementary Level Running Club

................................... 11

■ Enlighten, Inspire & Strengthen Campaign

Competing for the Future

........................................ 12

■ Introducing Our New Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Honoring the Rich Visionary History of Incarnate Word Academy

...... 16

■ Spotlight

Faculty Member Spotlight

........................................ 18

Board Member Spotlight

......................................... 18

Alumni Spotlight

................................................ 19

■ Alumni

Class Agents/Lost Alumni

........................................ 19

2012-2014 Alumni Council

....................................... 20

Upcoming Alumni Events

......................................... 20

Reunions

................................................... 21, 24

Alumni Happenings

............................................. 22

Class Agents

.................................................... 24

Transitions

...................................................... 25

■ 2012-2013 Annual Fund Goal

............................. 23

■ Incarnate Word Academy Foundation

Scholarships

....................................................... 26

■ Tributes

........................................................ 27

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

YEAR OF FAITH

Proudly Supports

Incarnate Word

Academy

Sebastian Villamil loads boxes of care packets

to be delivered to areas social service agencies.

Elementary Level students assemble care packets.

ncarnate Word Academy kicked oﬀ the “Year of Faith” with a

campus-wide service project to deliver over 330 care packets to

area social service agencies.

IWA’s Elementary Level, Middle Level, and High School Level

students collected and assembled travel-sized items such as tooth-

brushes, toothpastes, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and

more for the care packets on Monday, November 12, 2012.

“It was important because we were helping people that didn’t

have the things that we have,” seventh grader Molly Flood said.

“I felt good about it.”

High School Level students distributed the care packets with the

help of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament on

Wednesday, November 14, 2012.

Each care packet included a prayer card from students at

Incarnate Word Academy.

“Our whole campus helped get items for these people in need and

came together as a community for them,” senior Zack Martin said.

e number 330 – for the care packets – was created by adding:

100 years that the diocese is celebrating, 160 years that the Sisters

of the Incarnate Word have been in America, 50 years since Vatican

II and 20 years of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic

Church.

Pope Benedict XVI announced the beginning of the global Year

of Faith on October 11, 2012 at St. Peter’s square at the Vatican. e

Year of Faith will continue until November 24, 2013.

Incarnate Word Academy is excited to begin the year with unity

and solidarity as we unite throughout the campus with service

projects and reﬂections.

■

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THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

G A L A

GALA HONORARY CHAIRS

Marcy & Cornelius Hayes III

GALA CO-CHAIRS

Catherine Tobin

Shawn Groesbeck

TABLE SALES

Colleen & Dave Thomas

Christine Canterbury ‘84

Ellen & George Flood

Meridith & Tim Carter

Patricia & James Bell

LIVE AUCTION

Elizabeth Vanexan, Co-Chair

Paulette Guajardo, Co-Chair

Isabel Kretsinger

Laura McComb

Melanie Jennings ‘96

Rachelle Wesselski

Reena Bell

Sarah Brem

SILENT AUCTION

Ingrid D’Anna, Co-Chair

Janice Clark, Co-Chair

Adriana Roberts

Angelica Santillan

Carol Kirkland

Carolyn Orgill

Christina House

Cindy Thering

Jeanene Anthony

Katia McCabe

Lori Nisimblat

Nydia Gonzalez

Robbi Atkins

Raquel Richardson

Sarah Bordenet

CHILDREN’S ART AUCTION

Sandra Ficenec, Chair

Amy Koch ‘87

Dawn English

Sharon Heilman

A HUGE THANKS to Gala Co-Chairs,

Catherine Tobin & Shawn Groesbeck,

Gala Honorary Chairs Marcy & Neil Hayes

and the entire Gala Committee.

Back Row ( L-R ): Sherry Rumley, Melanie Jennings ’96, Katia McCabe, Brittany Petrone, Debbie Diegel ’72, Adriana

Roberts, IWA President Charles Imbergamo, Cindy Thering, Atlee McCauley, Joyce Elliott, Robbi Atkins, Sarah Bordenet,

Audra DeLeon, Isabel Kretsinger Middle Row ( L-R ): Elizabeth Vanexan, Tara Hoelscher, Amy Canterbury, Melinda

Mills, Christine Canterbury, Catherine Tobin, Shawn Groesbeck, Connie Cadena, Reena Bell, Sarah Brem, Carol Kirkland

Front Row ( L-R ): Tricia Perrone ’87, Chrissy Braugh, Laura McComb, Dawn English, Paulette Guajardo, Raquel Richardson

Not pictured: Marcy & Neil Hayes, Patricia & James Bell, Colleen & Dave Thomas, Tim & Meridith Carter, George & Ellen Flood,

Rachelle Wesselski, Ingrid D’Anna, Lori Nisimblat, Christina House, Carolyn Orgill, Angelica Santillan, Nydia Gonzalez, Jeanene

Anthony, Sharon Heilman, Amy Koch ’87, Courtney Rangel, Vicky Harris, Christy Hubbard, Susie Martin, Laura Adams ’95, Caryl Devlin,

Lori Cruz, Kathryn McCarty ’81, Meg Rodriguez, Ashley Smith, Kerri Craig, Gerry Thomson ’52, Kimberly Stillman, Cecilia Akers ’70,

Kristina Leal ’06, Curtis Rock ’98, Jeanne Tisdale ‘71

REVERSE RAFFLE

Atlee McCauley

Joyce Elliott

Sherry Rumley

ALUMNI

Cecilia Akers ’70, Chair

Curtis Rock ‘98

Kristina Leal ‘06

Tricia Perrone ‘87

ENTERTAINMENT

Chrissy Braugh, Co-Chair

Tara Hoelscher, Co-Chair

DECORATIONS

Courtney Rangel, Chair

Adriana Roberts

Christy Hubbard

Jeanne Tisdale ‘71

Laura McCullough

Melinda Mills

Vicky Harris

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Susie Martin, Chair

CHECK IN/CHECK OUT

Audra DeLeon

Ashley Smith

Brittany Petrone

Debbie Diegel ‘72

Gerry Thomson ‘52

Kathryn McCarty ‘81

Kerri Craig

Kimberly Stillman

Meg Rodriguez

INVITATIONS

Caryl Devlin, Co-Chair

Lori Cruz, Co-Chair

KICK OFF MEETING

Tara Hoelscher, Co-host

Chrissy Braugh, Co-host

SPONSOR PARTY

Christine Canterbury ’84, Chair

Laura Canterbury Adams ‘95

Melinda Mills

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2013

GALA COMMITTEE

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

SPONSORSHIP FORM

THIS IS HOW YOU CAN HELP !

We are committed to raising over $150,000 (35% of our Annual Giving Program

goal) at our Annual Gala. Become a Gala Sponsor, purchase individual tickets,

purchase a reverse rae ticket, make a cash donation or donate an item to our

live or silent auctions. Thank you in advance for your support of this important

mission. With your help, we know that the 2013 Gala will be a huge success !

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT !

Although we work diligently to make an Incarnate Word Academy education

possible for anyone committed to achieving it, tuition is still out of reach for many

Coastal Bend families. In addition, the ongoing need to invest in professional

development for faculty, facility and technology enhancements is ever growing.

All these require not only hard work but also investment above and beyond what

we collect in tuition each year. We want to continue to make an Incarnate Word

Academy education a reality for the children in our community.

6:00PM

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SOLOMON P. ORTIZ CENTER

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• Partial one-year scholarship in your name

• One sponsor table for 10 - best seating

• Recognition in Gala program and all media materials

• Full page recognition in The Messenger magazine for one year

• Name or logo featured on ballroom TV screens

• 20 complimentary cocktail tickets

• Invitation to Gala sponsor party—February 2013

SILVER Archangel Sponsor $5,000.00 ________

• One sponsor table for 10 - priority seating

• Recognition in Gala program and all media materials

• Half page recognition in The Messenger magazine for one year

• Name or logo featured on ballroom TV screens

• 10 complimentary cocktail tickets

• Invitation to Gala sponsor party—February 2013

BRONZE Archangel Sponsor $3,500.00 _______

• One sponsor table for 10 - preferred seating

• Recognition in Gala program and all media materials

• One quarter page recognition in The Messenger magazine

for one year

• Name or logo featured on ballroom TV screens

• Invitation to Gala sponsor party—February 2013

Archangel Sponsor $1,500.00 _______

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• Recognition in Gala program and all media materials

• Name or logo featured on ballroom TV screens

• Invitation to Gala sponsor party—February 2013

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THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ACADEMICS • HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

t Incarnate Word Academy High School Level, the new Virtual

High School Collaborative Program links students to college

courses, teachers, and students online. ese virtual class-

rooms enable IWA students to work on collaborative projects with an

array of students through modern technology.

e virtual program is nationally accredited and oﬀers advanced

placement courses approved by the College Board. e program oﬀers

new and interesting courses and gives students a leg up on technology

and college classroom experience.

Virtual High School

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

tudents in the junior year of high school enter National

Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competitions by

taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship

Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which begins the initial screen-

ing process for approximately 1.5 million entrants each year. ese

juniors must also meet published program entry and/or participa-

tion requirements. NMSC uses the Selection Index score (the sum

of the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills scores) on

the PSAT/NMSQT as an initial screen of program entrants and

to designate groups of students to be honored in the competi-

tions the NMSC conducts. In years past, IWA has had students

who were National Merit Semi-Finalists, Commended Scholars,

National Hispanic Scholars, and Outstanding Participants. ■

Commended Students in 2013 National Merit Program

Back Row : Michael Tinning, Frank McNi, Jackson Bright, Andrew Thomas

Front Row : Madison Longwell, Elizabeth Kirkland, Brittany Donald

Outstanding Participant –

National Achievement

Scholarship Program

Kayla Dural

2013 National Hispanic Scholars

Derek Ficenec , John L. Bronold, Sebastian Villamil

Seminalist in 2013

National Merit

Scholarship Program

John L. Bronold

Students viewing the VHS in the Career Counseling and Guidance Center (CCGC)

Photo courtesy of: Corpus Christi Caller Times

For more information on VHS, please visit our website at

http://www.iwacc.org/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=6

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ACADEMICS • MIDDLE LEVEL

ur congratulations to the forty-four (54%) seventh grade

students who scored in the 95% percentile or higher on

speciﬁc subtest(s) of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills admin-

istered in one of the last two years.

ese students were identiﬁed as academically qualiﬁed to

participate in the 2012-2013 Duke University’s Talent

Identiﬁcation Program.

e students are invited to complete either the SAT Reasoning

Test or the ACT assessment college entrance examination. e

SAT and ACT tests for the 7th Grade Talent Search participants

are the same as those taken by high school juniors and seniors

preparing for college admission.

Duke University Scholars

Digital Citizenship

e following are this year’s qualiﬁers: Soﬁa Aguirre, Soﬁa

Alonso-Bauer, Millicent Alvarado, William Beauchamp, Sara

Becker, Amille Bottom, Jonathon Buchanan, Allison Burda,

Allison Byrom, Kenneth Carel, Justin Cavazos, Romulo Corrada,

Kelly Cortes, Tyler Cortes, Nicholas Elizondo, Remy Ellison,

Mary Fergie, Christian Fernandez, Molly Flood, Joelle Francois,

Carl Hilliard, Sang Hoang, Joyce Hunsaker, Zoe Kim, Hamilton

Lee, Katherine MacLachlan, Anna Martin, Ashley Montgomery,

Michael Morales, Jacob Morrison, Kevin Morrison, Nicole

Morrison, Michael Orgill, Evangelino Pangilinan, Madeline Peetz,

Kyle Pekar, David Pierce, John Saenz, Grace Shoemaker, Brigid

Sorrell, Wilson Strain, Madeline orud, Daniel Tindall, and

Robert Walsh. ■

ublic and Permanent ! at’s the message students received

during a school-wide presentation by Richard Guerry, the

executive director of the award-winning Institute for Re-

sponsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication (IROC2). Mr.

Guerry spoke to students about appropriate digital behavior, and

how to develop safe and responsible habits when online and while

using cell phones. He encouraged students to establish appropri-

ate values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors for responsible digital

decision making. He also emphasized that online and digital

activity is public and permanent.

In addition, the presentation educated students about the

diﬀerent forms of cyber bullying and the misperception that

there is anonymity and privacy when using digital tools. e

presentation took place during National Bullying Prevention

Month in October. roughout the month of October, students

participated in classroom activities, created motivational posters,

hung orange ribbons on lockers, and students wore anti-bullying

wristbands that stated “Bullying Ends With Me.” Faculty and staﬀ

participated in the awareness campaign by reading powerful

messages during the announcements to challenge students to

set a positive example for others on campus and throughout the

community.

■

Duke University Scholars 2012

Richard Guerry speaking to students during the school-wide presentation.

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ACADEMICS • ELEMENTARY LEVEL

What is “Open Work?”

Montessori Family Night Features

e Autonomous Learner

rs. Shockley is continuing her philosophy of

“Open Work” in her fourth grade classroom

this year. “Open Work” is a great opportunity

for parents and grandparents to actively participate in the

classroom through enriching activities with the students.

As one parent observed, “I am not sure who has more fun in

‘Open Work’, me or my child!” Parents can bring skills from

their profession, or just a love of being with their children to

not only enlighten, inspire, and strengthen, but also add

a personal touch unique to Incarnate Word Academy. ■

n Wednesday, September 26. 2012, the fourth installment

of the Montessori Family Night focused on one of

Montessori’s ultimate aims, which is to develop autono-

mous learners. Dr. Maria Montessori’s son, Mario, sums it up:

“e motto of Montessori education is derived from the utterance

of a toddler, ‘Help me to do it myself. ’ ”

is is even more important in our time in which information

and knowledge evolve at the speed of ﬁber optics. Students need

to be able to formulate questions, ﬁnd sources of information, and

use their creativity to solve problems. How does this look within

the structure of our Montessori classrooms? We often hear how

the classroom looks like an oﬃce space. Children are diligently

working with self-chosen materials, arriving at an understanding

of concepts individually, and at their own pace. Students move

from one work station to the next without prompting from the

teacher, getting into the habit of an independent, continuous work

cycle. Children are grouped in three diﬀerent ages and can draw

from each other’s experience and leadership.

Children are creative by nature and have a natural curiosity to

seek knowledge. Maria Montessori said it beautifully: “e child is

the father of the man.” Every morning, when the students arrive at

school, they go to work on one of the most important missions of

their lives—the development of themselves into the human beings

that God has called them to be. is work is done independently.

As a teacher, it is a privilege to witness such process. e develop-

ment of the student’s autonomy depends on a transformation of

the teacher from her conventional place in front of the class, into

the architect of a challenging, prepared environment. e teacher

is transformed from a lecturer into the role of a technician, a

scientist, and a saint.

ese are exciting times to be a learner, even more, to be an

autonomous learner. e rapid development of technology and

the connectivity that it allows has taken down the walls of the

“classroom.” Now the classroom extends as far as you wish to take

it, changing the way students learn the skills they need to be ready

for the future. ■

Lt. Commander Montgomery explains the science

of jet propulsion to Savannah West, Sarita Pettus,

and Madalyn Ruiz.

Catherine Thomas and Katy Heilman create a

model of the Earth’s rotation while Mrs. Heil-

man explains how the tilt aects the seasons.

Student beginning sounds with objects Students apply their research skills in an archaeological digStudents putting together the Trinomial Cube

Parents attending Montessori Family Night

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ATHLETICS

Elementary Level Running Club

IWA Boys’ Cross-Country Team

Wins TAPPS 4A State Title!

n Saturday, October 20, 2012, the Angels of Incarnate

Word Academy Elementary Level were not sleeping in

their beds, playing video games, or watching Saturday

morning cartoons. ey were preparing for the school’s ﬁrst

elementary 1.2 mile race. Twenty-four student athletes took to the

track, many for the ﬁrst time. ey represented IWA well as all

24 runners ﬁnished strong, rallying around the red and white ﬂag

that was standing tall in front of hundreds in attendance. Fourth

IWA-E Running Club Harbor Half Participants

David Tupaj, 1st place

Madison Bell, 2nd Place

Ethan Metz, 5th place

Isabella Richardson, 10th place

Paige Dorsey

Jacobe Ellison

Ella Goodman

Lukas Graf

Max Harrison

Charlie Hornsby

Paul Jimenez

Paxton Longwell

Jonah Lugo

Anthony Matl

David Matl

Clara Martin

Sophia Metz

Jackson Meyer

Rudy Palomo

Sarita Pettus

Prani Reddy

Andrew Richardson

Patrick Shea

Mia Solonsano

IWA Senior

Jackson Bright

Flint Hills

Outstanding Scholar

2 Jackson Bright (16:12.4)

All-State, All-Academic

4 Jared Coco (16:49.3)

All-State

9 Christian House (16:49.5)

All-State

12 Jaran Cadena (17:19.5)

All State, All-Academic

14 Vincent Morin III (17:25.9)

17 Ryan Trevino (17:31.0)

56 Jason Simank (18:48.6)

he Incarnate Word Academy High School

Level boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams

placed at the TAPPS 4A state meet in Waco

on Saturday, October 20, 2012.

e boys’ cross-country team took home ﬁrst,

placing six runners in the top 17.

Senior Jackson Bright ﬁnished in second (16:12.4)

in the 5K race; sophomore Jared Coco was fourth

(16:49.3); sophomore Christian House was ninth

(16:59.5); junior Jaran Cadena was 12th (17:19.5);

junior Vincent Morin III was 14th (17:25.9); and

junior Ryan Trevino was 17th (17:31.0).

Senior Jason Simank was 56th (18:48.6).

“I was very happy that the boys ran the fastest

team time, out of all the TAPPS divisions,” Coach

David Rodriguez said. “ey were the best on that

day and that course. I could not be prouder.”

Jared Coco, who has two more cross-country

seasons ahead of him, feels great about this past

weekend’s win. He agrees that the team has a bright

future.

“We are hoping to keep the hunger for another

title, not for defending it,” Jared said. ■

grader Ethan Metz was the ﬁrst Angel to cross the ﬁnish line with

a time of 7:58, good enough for 5th in his division of 82 runners.

David Tupaj won his 6/7 year old division with a time of 8:19,

taking home the ﬁrst gold for the Angels. Madison Bell ﬁnished

second in her 6/7 year old division, ﬁnishing in 9:42. All of the

runners did very well for their ﬁrst time racing, and will continue

to improve. e best is yet to come for all of the runners who

continue having fun while working hard to achieve their goals. ■

IWA Elementary Level Running Club 2012

All-State is based on the top 10 competitors at the State meet.

All-State, All-Academic is based on the top 15 competitors, Junior or Senior with a grade point average of 90 or above.

Boys’ Cross-Country Results

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ENLIGHTEN, INSPIRE & STRENGTHEN CAMPAIGN

FUTURE

f you have been on campus recently, it is likely that you have noticed

some changes in the landscape of our school. In early October, the ﬁrst

phase of the Enlighten, Inspire & Strengthen campaign kicked oﬀ as we

broke ground on the improvements to our track and ﬁeld facility known

as the Austin Street Athletic Complex. is is a very exciting time for our

school, our faculty and staﬀ, and our student-athletes. e new and updated

facilities and equipment will play an important role as we continue to strive

for excellence in all aspects of our students’ IWA experience, build upon our

growing athletic tradition, and train champions.

We are grateful for those who have given their time, treasure, and talents

to this project thus far. Our ability to undertake such a project is a testament

to the support and generosity of our IWA family, and we look forward to

the completion of this ﬁrst phase of an ongoing multi-year campaign. We

currently have commitments in excess of two million dollars, including

funds pledged and in process of payment from individuals, foundations, the

Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, as well as Academy

resources in reserve. e projected improvements will range in cost from

$4.3 million dollars to $4.9 million dollars depending on increases in

construction cost over the next few years.

Fully realizing the campaign goals and completing all three phases of the

project will depend on continuing the campaign momentum and building on

the solid foundations that have been set. For more information about the

campaign please review our campaign video, produced by Matt McClung,

Class of 2012, at the following link: http://www.iwacc.org/events/eis.html

or call Connie Cadena in the Oﬃce of Academy Advancement at

361-883-8229, ext. 100 or email at [email protected]. ■

PHASE I

IN PROGRESS

Upgrade of Austin Street Athletic Complex

The revitalization of the Austin Street Athletic Complex includes:

� installing a natural grass turf on the soccer eld and regrading the eld

� replacing the cinder track with an all-weather surface

� constructing areas for the high jump, discus, and shot put

� creating a long jump runway with with pad and vault box

� purchasing the required equipment to orchestrate eld events

� installing batting and golf cages

� providing storage for sporting equipment

Competing for the

Existing houses

not shown

on this rendering

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ENLIGHTEN, INSPIRE & STRENGTHEN CAMPAIGN

FUTURE

Future site of

storage building

For more information on the progress of our Capital Campaign, please visit our

website at http://www.iwacc.org/page.cfm?p=609

1 Million

2 Million

3 Million

4 Million

5 Million

TOTAL COMMITMENTS

TO DATE

$2,353,100.00

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

Phase II

Construction of a

Middle Level Gymnasium

The proposed 11,000 sq. ft.

facility includes:

� One main court

� Restrooms

� Coaches’ oce

� Concession/lobby area

� Volleyball courts

� Two side practice courts

Phase III

Expansion of the

Elementary Level

Construction of

Montessori Building

The proposed

12,000 sq. ft. Montessori

building includes:

� Seven classrooms

� Extended day facilities

� Administrative oces

� An Atrium for the

Catechesis of the

Good Shepherd program

ENLIGHTEN, INSPIRE & STRENGTHEN CAMPAIGN

Coming 2013-2014 Pending Successful Campaign Funding

Coming 2014-2015 Pending Successful Campaign Funding

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

Let your spirit soar!

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Tailgating Food Booths,

IWA Spirit Store &

First Annual Homecoming

Chili Challenge

6:00 pm

Burning of the “A” Ceremony

7:00 pm

Alumni vs. Parent/Faculty

Basketball Game

IWA President Charles D. Imbergamo

vs. High School Level Principal Jose Torres

Gunning Gymnasium

( Angel Ave. )

Austin Street

( Middle Level entrance )

Admission: Non-perishable Food Item

(Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium )

Unleash your

school spirit!

Wear red!

Bring

the whole

family!

Get out

your jerseys,

megaphones, and

letterman jackets.

Join us at the basketball

game and cheer on

your team.

3:00 pm

Homecoming

Pep Rally

ALL IWA STUDENTS, ALUMNI,

PARENTS AND FRIENDS

Thursday, December 13, 2012

•

Incarnate Word Academy High School

Homecoming Game

IWA vs. Ingleside

High School

Friday, December 14

7:30 p.m.

Mother Patricia Gunning

Gymnasium

Homecoming Dance

Saturday, December 15

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

James R. Dougherty Center

(High School Students Only)

IWA HOMECOMING

COME ONE AND COME ALL !

Alumni: Contact Alumni Associate, Amy Canterbury, to participate

361-883-8229 x 104, canterbur[email protected]

Visit our website for full event details www.iwacc.org

IWA FIGHT SONG

( to the tune of Notre Dame Fight Song )

Go, Angels ﬁght for your team.

Fight on to victory, ﬁght on to win.

Angel pride is red and white.

We’re Angels forever.

Go! Fight! Win!

Let’s hear it!

Other Homecoming Events:

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

INTRODUCING OUR NEW VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES

OUR VISION

To Become an Image of Christ Within Our Community. To extend the legacy of the Sisters of the

Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, as leaders, partners, and advocates for our students and

the adults who serve them; and to provide a community where all may grow in Christian whole-

ness and bear witness to the presence and love of Christ among us.

OUR MISSION

To Reect Jesus the Teacher. We form students in a loving and challenging environment where

the individual gifts of every student are recognized, celebrated, and developed as a reﬂection of

Christ.

OUR CORE VALUES

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Faith: Belief in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, and His message of love for the world

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Dignity: Respect for the worth of every person and for life in all its forms, with special concern for the poor

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Compassion: Love, concern, and understanding in service of life-long learning

■

Integrity: Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships

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Dedication: The pursuit of high standards of performance among teachers, students, and the school community

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Gratitude: Acceptance, nurturing, and celebration of individual gifts and talents

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Service: Recognition of God’s blessings and commitment to sharing them with others in school, family,

Church, and community

early 142 years ago, Incarnate Word Academy was

created on a foundation that blended a rich history

with a compelling vision for the future. e Sisters

of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament understood the

importance of education and faith as pillars for forming young

people and preparing them for a life of service and purpose.

Since its beginning, IWA has operated in many buildings, seen

the tenure of many gifted leaders, administrators and teachers,

and graduated thousands of students who have made a diﬀerence

in our community. rough it all, the core purpose of IWA

has been ﬁrmly anchored in the charism of the Sisters. As the

language of our society has evolved, so has the language of our

guiding philosophy.

What follows is the articulation of the Vision, Mission, and

Core Values of Incarnate Word Academy. Its purpose is to unite

and focus all who would help us to achieve our goals and was

collaboratively created with the help of people from all areas

of our IWA community: Sisters, students, faculty, staﬀ, board

members, alumni, and benefactors.

e Incarnate Word Academy School Board and the Sisters of

the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament are very pleased to

unveil our new statement of Vision, Mission, and Core Values. ■

Honoring the Rich Visionary History

of Incarnate Word Academy

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

INTRODUCING OUR NEW VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES

“Integrity’s greatest reward is friendship.”

Aaron Benavides, 8th grade

“The mission statement shows that we need to be

responsible in our work and in our classroom.”

Bella Brem, Montessori Lower Level Elementary

“Through Jesus’ journey, I become a disciple.”

Patrick Shea, 5th grade

“By being kind, generous, and loving to others,

I can work my way to heaven and a good life.”

Victoria Molina, Montessori Lower Level

Elementary

“Through service projects, and prayer, I am able to

better understand what God’s mission is for me here

on earth.”

Sarah Garza, 10th grade

“I apply honesty, trust, and justice to my relationship

with friends and I am consistent with them.”

Dana Alonso-Bauer, 9th grade

“Our athletes work hard daily for God and the school,

and demonstrate their gratitude through good

sportsmanship. Our teachers consistently push us

to do our best.”

James Matl, 11th grade

“By learning to see Jesus in each and every person,

we are sure to be living proof of Jesus’ sacrice.”

Madison Aboud, 12th grade

“We should see Jesus in everyone, even our enemies,

the unborn, and the elderly to make us think twice

about our actions.”

Danielle Harrel, 8th grade

“ I realized just how lucky I am to be in such a faithful

and loving environment, because of the great

amount of dignity in the students here at Incarnate

Word Academy.”

Ben English, 6th grade

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Donald Patterson

Rod Martin

Name:

Donald Patterson

IWA Campus Level: Middle Level

What is your position at IWA?

Cardio and Wellness Teacher; Basketball, Beach

to Bay, Cross Country and Track Coach, Middle

Level Athletic Coordinator

How many years have you worked at IWA? 8 years

Who are your family members? Vanessa E. Patterson

(Wife) and Oceano Ray Patterson (Son)

What motivates you to work in Catholic education? e

ability to make a true diﬀerence in the youth of

today is what motivates me to work in Catholic

education.

What is your favorite thing about the IWA students?

e drive our students have to succeed.

What is your favorite thing about the greater IWA

Community?

Everyone knows each other and is

always ready to lend a helping hand when needed.

Name: Rod Martin

What is your IWA School Board Position?

Vice Chair, Advancement & Marketing Co-Chair,

Strategic Planning Chair

How many years have you served on the IWA School Board?

Four

What company are you employed by and what position do

you hold?

General Partner at Kinney Hotel Partners

Who are your family members? Susie (wife – Elemen-

tary level art teacher), Ellie (9th grade), Anna (7th

grade), Clara (Montessori-Lower Level)

What motivates you to serve on the IWA School Board?

I have a passion for the Mission of the school, and

a desire to help make that Mission a reality for my

kids and the IWA community.

Do you have a favorite memory from IWA?

I have several favorable moments here at IWA.

However, I don’t think it is a particular memory

or moment that I cherish the most. It is when

I can see the ﬁre in my students’ eyes that was

ignited by a message I am trying to deliver. ose

are the memories we teachers live for.

Is there something you are willing to share about you

that people would be surprised to nd out?

While I am

known for my passion for running, running takes

a back seat to dancing (Merengue) and surﬁng.

What message would you like to give to the IWA

Community?

I am truly blessed to be a part of

Incarnate Word Academy and look forward to

seeing the continuing growth of our amazing

school.

What is your vision for education in the IWA Community?

I pray for the day that every student, teacher,

administrator, parent and board member is

actively engaged in pursuing our Mission to

reﬂect Jesus the Teacher, where we recognize

the unique gifts of every child, and provide the

tools and the environment to be the best.

What message would you like to give to the IWA

Community?

I truly believe that an IWA education

can and should be so much more than a GPA. If

we focus and work together, we have the oppor-

tunity to send our kids oﬀ into the world with

conﬁdence, purpose, strong values, and a solid

foundation for their life. If we succeed in that,

then we have a great start on leading a life

of purpose ourselves.

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Cecilia Garcia Akers ‘70

Cecilia Garcia Akers ’70

– Cecilia is many things: she

is a proud graduate of IWA, a graduate of St.

Mary’s University (Biology) and the University

of Texas Medical Branch Galveston (Physical

erapy). She is wife to Jimmy, mother of Melina,

and grandmother of Savannah and Noah. She is

a physical therapist with a private practice in San

Antonio and specializes in Geriatric Orthopedics

and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation.

In addition to all of those many things, Cecilia

is an advocate. She has worked tirelessly to

preserve and promote the legacy of her father,

civil rights activist, Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Garcia

was a physician, surgeon, civil rights advocate,

community leader, political activist, and founder

of the American G.I. Forum. His contributions

in the Corpus Christi area and throughout the

country were signiﬁcant in the areas of justice,

education, and health. anks to her passion

and perseverance, in May of 2009, the State

of Texas established the third Wednesday of

September as Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day. Incarnate

Word Academy Elementary and Montessori

celebrate the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Mass on

this day every year. Cecilia has promoted her

father’s legacy through speaking engagements

and has collaborated with the U.S. House of

Representatives, the Senate, the Texas State

Legislature, universities, documentarians, and

authors to continue to educate the public about

her father’s contributions to our society. rough

the promotion of her father’s legacy, she is

sending a strong motivational message to today’s

generation. One person can be a voice. One

person can be a change maker. One person can

make a dent in the Universe.

HELP US FIND OUR LOST ALUMNI

Missing Alumni are “missing out”

They do not receive newsletters, invitations to special Alumni events, reunion information, cards, or

notices that they will be included in our Mass intentions at the Convent Chapel during dicult times in

their life. There is no way to alert them to the new additions on our website or tell them that we have a

section just for Alumni on our Facebook page.

Help us better serve your classmates

Help us update your classmates information. Don’t worry, Incarnate Word Academy will use this

information for Alumni purposes only and will NEVER sell or distribute Alumni contact information to

anyone or any company.

Most “Missing Alumni” are not even aware they are missing

We receive many calls from Alumni at Incarnate Word Academy informing us that we have “forgotten”

to send them Alumni news, they were left out of our Alumni directory, or never received an invitation

to their class reunion. These Alumni don’t realize that to us they are “missing.” They think we have

forgotten them. In this busy day and age, it is easy to overlook updating your contact information. If you

see missing Alumni in your class list, please contact them and let them know that we need their current

information. Updating your information is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Contact Amy Canterbury, Advancement Associate–Alumni and External Relations

by phone at 361-883-8229 x 104, by email at [email protected],

by fax at 361-653-2509.

UPDATE YOUR

INFORMATION

T O D A Y !

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ALUMNI

Roland Moraida ’83, President

Gerry Thomson ’52

Elizabeth Kelly Morgan ’58

Mary Alice Berlanga-Gonzales ‘58

Norma Gutierrez San Miguel ’61

Patricia L. Gomez ‘62

Vicky Habeeb Mitchell ‘67

Cecilia Garcia Akers ’70

Beth Rich Aboud ’75

Barbara Garza-Ayala ‘81

Dr. Christine Canterbury ’84

Dr. Benjamin Supnet ’86

Amy Taft Koch ’87

Valerie Peralez ’87

Angela Hanselman Wendel ‘88

Dr. Miguel Berastain ’92

Jason Skrobarczyk ’05

Anika Page ‘05

Kristina Leal ’06

Please Give A Warm Welcome To Our 2012-2014 Alumni Council

( L-R ): Cecilia Garcia Akers ’70, Norma Gutierrez San Miguel ’61, Dr. Benjamin Supnet ’86, Amy Taft Koch ’87, Kristina Leal ’06, Roland Moraida ’83 (President),

Mary Alice Berlanga-Gonzales ‘58, Patricia L. Gomez ‘62, Barbara Garza-Ayala ‘81, Angela Hanselman Wendel ‘88, Vicky Habeeb Mitchell ‘67

Wednesday,

December 5, 2012

IT’S BACK! Alumni “Jingle & Mingle”

Christmas Luncheon –

Corpus Christi Country Club

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Individual tickets $25.00

Reunion Tables $200.00

Thursday,

December 16, 2012

IWA Homecoming & Burning of the “A”

Incarnate Word Academy High School

3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday,

March 2, 2013

IWA Annual Gala – Moonlight Masquerade

Solomon P. Ortiz Center

6:00 p.m.

$100.00 Alumni individual tickets

$1,000.00 reunion tables of 10

Thursday,

April 4, 2013

IWA Regional Alumni Reception: Houston

hosted at the Atrium at IWA Houston

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday,

June 13, 2013

Distinguished Alumni

Awards Luncheon

Corpus Christi Country Club

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

$25.00 per person

$250.00 reunion tables of 10

UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR

ncarnate Word Academy welcomed the 2012-2014 Alumni Council members at a Fall meeting. e

Council is excited about the new developments within the Incarnate Word Academy Alumni program.

We were proud to see the multi-generational commitment to Incarnate Word at this meeting. Many of the

Council members’ families preceded them as students and some are current parents. ■

2012-2014 COUNCIL MEMBERS NOT PICTURED: Gerry Thomson ’52, Elizabeth Kelly Morgan ’58, Beth Rich Aboud ’75, Dr. Christine Canterbury ’84, Valerie Peralez ’87,

Dr. Miguel Berastain ’92, Jason Skrobarczyk ’05, Anika Page ‘05

NEW!

Visit our website for more information. Formal invitations will be mailed. Contact Alumni Associate,

Amy Canterbury at 361-883-8229 or canterburya@iwacc.org for ticket and sponsorship details.

2012 REUNIONS

CALLING ALL 3s AND 8s

Celebrate your reunion at Gala

or the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon.

The Incarnate Word Academy Advancement Oce

would love to assist you with your reunion eorts.

Contact Amy Canterbury, Advancement Associate

–Alumni & External Relations

361-883-8229 x 104 or

[email protected]g

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ALUMNI REUNIONS

Class of 1952 Celebrates 60 Year Reunion

IWA and CCCA

Class of 1962-1971

Reunion Weekend

Class of 1997

15 Year Reunion Tour

The Class of 1952 gathered for a celebration of their 60 year high school reunion at the

home of Gladys Ulcak Lippincott on Saturday, October 6, 2012. After gathering to visit

and take group photos, the classmates enjoyed an intimate seated dinner in Gladys’

dining room. On Sunday, a few reconvened for a tour of the Incarnate Word Convent

Archives with Sister Brenda Thompson, followed by Mass in the Convent Chapel.

Front Row (L-R) (Standing): Ola Mae Trammell Soliz, Malvina Knapek Slovak, Irene Havelka

Ashley, Sara Beth Knox Wenk and Augusta Sullivan Bradley. (Sitting): Margaret Wendel Lenken,

Gerry Kelly Thomson, Frances Johnson McCabe, Gladys Ulack Lippincott, Daisy Conoly Carey

Frances (Fanny) Stock Harkins

Much preparation went into planning

this group reunion! On the weekend

of October 5, 2012, the Class of 1967

celebrated their 45th high school

reunion along with the classes of

1962 (50 years), 1965 (47 years), 1966

(46 years), 1968 (44 years), 1969 (43

years), 1970 (42 years) and 1971 (41

years). The weekend celebration kicked

o at Holiday Inn Emerald Beach on

Friday with a “Magic Sixties” social, and

continued on Saturday with “The Beat

Goes On” dinner and dance. Saturday

evening began with a social hour,

followed by class and group photos

and a buet dinner. The highlight of

the evening was a dance, featuring

The Weekenders band and an Elvis

impersonator. The reunion weekend

nished with a tour of the High School

followed by Mass in the Convent

Chapel.

(L-R): Maureen Diegel, Clarissa Flores,

Faviola Hidalgo, Kristin Adams, Mari Hart

On June 23, 2012, the Class of 1997 toured the high school

and the Kenedy Center for Math and Science at the end

of their 15 year reunion weekend celebration. They were

impressed with the advances in technology since their

graduation, inlcluding the College and Career Guidance

Center, document cameras, the Angel eBRARY, the Naviance

program and ParentsWeb. They also enjoyed seeing the

improvements to the high school gym and the athletic eld.

Front Row (L-R) (Front Row): Rose Marie Benys Risinger, Martha Ruiz Salinas, Marietta Villarreal

Casanova, Sr. Patrice Floyd, Pat Speed Boone and Sister Jude Janesek. (Back Row): Susan Dries

Pruitt, Joyce Peters Godwin, Carolyn Carter Boykin, Dorothy Bollom Vaught, Macie Housemen

Gold, Mary Francis Brown Kingsbury, Johnnie Lea Punky Smith Eden, Rose Pena Mueller, Mary

Shearer Solberg, Sharron Richards Gonzalez, Betty Whitworth Menard.

The Class of 1957 celebrated their 55 year reunion October 19-21 in San Antonio, Texas.

Twenty-four classmates attended the reunion weekend and those who could not

attend sent pictures and notes. Most of their time was spent in the hospitality suite at

Embassy Suites Hotel Riverwalk visiting and catching up. Saturday they attended Mass

at St. Mary’s Church, enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant, then headed back to the

hospitality suite for more visiting.

Class of 1957

IWA and CCCA classes of 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971 gathered at their reunion weekend for a group photo.

More IWA Reunions on page 24

Planning a reunion?

Let us help you.

Call Amy Canterbury,

Advancement Associate –

Alumni & External Relations

361-883-8229 x 104 or

[email protected]g

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

ALUMNI HAPPENINGS

Christian University. Moore is currently the

Director of Tennis at Texas A&M University–

Corpus Christi. He is representing the Island-

ers and the Southland Conference nationally

and has been named to the Division I Men’s

and Women’s Tennis Committee. Moore is

one of six coaches in the nation selected to

this position.

Georgiana Luna ’76

was awarded the

Corpus Christi Chapter

of the American

Advertising Federation

awarded Luna with the

prestigious Silver Medal

Award on September

11, 2012. The award recognizes men and

women who have made outstanding con-

tributions to advertising and who have been

active in furthering the industry’s standards,

creative excellence and responsibility in

areas of social concern. Luna is a sales and

marketing consultant with Kiii-TV.

Aaron Aleman ’11 former IWA baseball

player, Aaron Aleman is pitching for Texas

Lutheran University. Aleman has a 4-0

record and 2.16 ERA through 33.1 innings.

His coaches taut him as “pitching way

beyond his years.” Aleman says the key to

his success has been his control and locating

his fast ball.

Matthew Matl ’12 is

attending Princeton

University. “The

academics at Princeton

are like nothing I have

experienced before.

However, IWA gave

me the base I needed

to succeed here. The

time-management, problem-solving, and

studying skills that I learned and utilized in

high school have adapted extremely well to

even the rigorous standards of an Ivy-League

engineering curriculum.

Incarnate Word Academy prepared me per-

fectly well for my transition to life at one of

the United States’ best universities. Through

a program that develops the whole person

– mentally, physically, and spiritually – IWA

produces young men and women who are

ready for the challenges that lie ahead.”

Lowell Stephen Pigott ’07 graduated

Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree

in Animal Science from Texas A&M University

– College Station on August 10, 2012.

Brian Smith ’10 former IWA golfer

recently nished in the top three at the

USGA Amateur Qualier at the Woodforest

Golf Club in Montgomery. Smith advanced

to the USGA Amateur Championship in July

at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado.

Past winners of this event include Tiger

Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, and

Arnold Palmer.

Rosie Collin ’72

was recently accepted

a Government & Public

Aairs position with

Citgo Rening &

Petroleum. Rosie was

previously the Executive

Director of the Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce.

Allison Mary Crain

’00 and Brandon

Bickley were married

on June 30, 2012 at

Northwest Hills United

Methodist Church. Since

graduating in 2000, she

received a Bachelor of

Arts degree in Business

Marketing from Texas State University.

Allison is employed with the Renaissance

Austin Hotel as a Senior Sales Executive. The

couple resides in Austin.

Carrie Jones ’02 rst

discovered her love of

art while attending

high school at IWA.

“Sister Marilyn opened

up a whole new world

of possibilities for me

when she helped me

realize the pleasure and excitement I get

when I am working on art.” After graduating,

she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and

Master of Fine Arts, both with concentration

in photography, from Texas A&M University–

Corpus Christi. While attending TAMUCC, Carrie

became a well-rounded artist whose work

was exhibited across Texas. Jones has received

various awards in juried exhibitions and her

work can be seen in private collections. Jones

also studied photography abroad at the Santa

Reparata school of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy.

She is currently Assistant Professor of Art at

Hardin-Simmons University and is the direc-

tor of the Ira M. Taylor Memorial Art Gallery

which is located on the Hardin Simmons

University campus.

Roman Greene ’95 former IWA soccer player, Roman Green, who played in both the elite

Corpus Christi Select Gold Team and the Latin Club Leon Team and ended his high school

career with an IWA State Championship and 2 Gold Team State Championships is still kicking

the ball. Roman currently plays league soccer and is coaching competitive soccer. Roman

graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with empha-

sis in Design. He lives in Collierville, TN with his wife, Melissa and two wonderful children,

Anna (12) and Vincent (9).

Martha Scecina Kolda ’48 and her

husband Frank celebrated their 60th wed-

ding anniversary on August 4, 2012. The

couple were married August 23, 1952 at St.

Patrick’s Church. They have ve children and

eight grandchildren.

Justin Flowers ’02 and Alma Ocegueda

were married on May 26, 2012 at Most Pre-

cious Blood Catholic Church. Alma and Justin

reside in Austin, where he is an editor for the

ESPN Longhorn Network in Austin.

Regina Salinas ’11 2011 TAPPS State

Cross Country Individuals Champion, ac-

cepted an athletic scholarship from

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. She

signed on as an A&M Islander on February

8, 2012. “The Islanders already have a

winning tradition. Their coaches have high

expectations of their athletes, which is what

I am used to at IWA,” Salinas said in the

Caller-Times.

Steve Moore ’89 former IWA tennis

player, Steve Moore, was a scholarship player

at North Texas, then went on to become the

team captain and nationally ranked singles

player at Abilene Christian. He received his

Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Abilene

Bailey Schmidt Claire ’01 is half of

the father-daughter team in Denver, CO.

Together, she and her father, Carl S. Schmidt

II, run their family business, Capitol Hill

Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn. This 1891

Victorian is located in Capitol Hill neighbor-

hood in downtown Denver, and has earned

a spot on the National and State Registers

of Historic Places, and received the highest

award given by the American Bed & Break-

fast Association.

Matt Busker ’09 former IWA and All-

South Texas honoree Matt Busker became

the fth Texas A&M University–Kingsville

athlete to top 6,000 points at the Angelo

State Decathlon in April. Busker placed third

at the event. He set personal records in four

dierent events.

Send us your news!

Your classmates want to know what you have been up to—

graduations, marriages, babies, grandbabies, anniversaries and

special awards or achievements. We want to hear from you! Send

your updates to Amy Canterbury at canterburya@iwacc.org. We

will publish them in the next edition of The Messenger.

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

2012-2013 ANNUAL FUND GOAL

Unrestricted dollars $275,000

The Annual Fund appeal supports the Educational Initiatives Fund and provides

funding for critical tuition assistance, enriched academic and athletic programs,

and needed improvements to the campus. Your gift to the Annual Fund Appeal

supplies the necessary dollars that bridge the gap between tuition revenues and

the actual cost to educate our students.

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…a time to reﬂect upon the wonderful gift of our Savior’s

birth, a time to embrace life, to count our many blessings, to

express appreciation for others. Each day, we work to make a

diﬀerence in the lives of our students. Your support allows us

to continue. Join us in this wonderful season by making a gift

before the year’s end. With your help, it will truly be a season

to be jolly.

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CLASS AGENTS AS OF 2012

1943 May Janecek Kollaja

1949 Diane Slavik Cook

1951 Corinne Khoury Leiser

1952 Margaret Wendel Lenken

1953 Martha Jo Southernwood

1954 Wanda Netek O’Leary

1957 Mary Ann Chilen Davis

1958 Elizabeth Kelly Morgan

1960 Susan Meurer

1962 Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer

1963 Joan Yaklin Klotz

1965 Fred Johnson, CCCA

1965 Susan Harrod Pauley

1965 Elaine Longoria Carter

1966 Christine Wilson Funair

1969 Gaila Reyna-Arguell

1971 Bernadette Meaney

1972 Virginia “Rosie” Gonzalez Collin

1975 Elizabeth Rich Aboud

1976 Cecile Hendricks Pesek

1977 Vicki Migl Pannone

1981 Carolyn Mathews Taylor

1984 Dr. Christine Canterbury

1985 Leticia Lumbreras Villarreal

1987 Patricia Perrone

1988 Angela Hanselman Wendel

1989 Kathaleene Richards Dolce

1989 Amy Hammond Martinez

1990 Yvette Jaurigui Lara

1991 Marcy Garza Davis

1993 Stephanie Rebecek Rinaldi

1998 Curtis Rock

1999 Korey Hardeman

2000 Autumn Belleld

2005 Jason Skrobarczyk

2008 Michael Daehne

2009 Sidney Schauer

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

CALLING ALL AGENTS

Join our team of class agents today and help

us stay connected with Alumni in

your graduating

class. A class agent serves as a liaison between

IWA and

Alumni. They assist both Alumni and IWA

in many ways and play an important role in

creating unity and strengthening bonds.

CLASS AGENT

AGENT NUMBER: 2005

CLEARANCE: SENIOR

DATE OF ISSUE: 2012

JASON SKROBARCZYK

EVERY CLASS NEEDS AN AGENT!

The classes below are “agentless.” Please contact

Amy Canterbury if you would like to serve as agent for your class.

1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1979,

1980, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012

A Class Agent:

• Communicates with classmates periodically to ensure

that their contact information on le is up to date;

• Encourages classmates to submit news and updates

to be shared on the IWA website and in

the Messenger

;

• Contacts classmates with information on upcoming

Alumni events and encourages participation;

• Ensures that they work together with classmates

to plan reunions every 5 years.

Thank you to all of the Alumni serving as Class Agents!

We appreciate your dedication to your classmates

and to the IWA Alumni program.

Your IWA Alumni Contact

Amy Canterbury

Advancement Associate –

Alumni & External Relations

361-883-8229 x 104

canterburya@iwacc.org

361-653-2509 Fax

Class of 2002 Reunion

Top (L-R): Andrew Dimas, Jeremy Woods, Tommy Morrow, Maggie Cervantes,

David Jakubowski, Mary Pepito, Ryan Reyna, Wesley Fielder.

Bottom (L-R): Melissa Mcklowsky, VilmaD. Dyer, Meghan Hayes, Kelly Ryan

On June 16, 2012 the Class of 2002 gathered at the Executive Surf Club

to celebrate their 10 year high school reunion. Classmates enjoyed

a festive memory table with photos and yearbooks and enjoyed

reminiscing and updating each other during dinner. A good time was

had by all.

IWA Reunions continued

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

TRANSITIONS

Fausto Baca passed away January 7, 2011. Sisters:

Irma Baca Mireles ‘82, Ana Baca Cassiano ‘74

Jimmy Wendland ‘55 CCCA passed away

October 19, 2011

Patricia Edwards Carson ‘62 passed away in

November of 2011

Mary Katherin (Katie) Caderre passed away

December 19, 2011. Granddaughter of Hank ‘53

CCCA and Maureen Rivers

Roberto F. Lozano passed away in 2012.

Children: Cynthia Lozano Saenz ‘74, Roberta

Lozano Grantham ‘77, Robert Lozano ‘78, Edward

Lozano ‘83. Granddaughters: Charlotte Saenz ’00,

Jessica Grantham ‘07

Emma Lee Sparks Smith ‘48 passed away

in 2012.

Anita Kocurek Bartos ‘57 passed away in

2012. Daughter: Martha Lynn Bartos. Son: Patrick

Bartos. Sisters: Vlasta Bartos ‘55, Rita Zdansky ‘54

Ana Marie Cisneros Buckles ‘68 passed away

in January 2012. Sister: Sylvia Cisneros ‘ 62

Norma Jean Gaylord passed away January 21,

2012. Daughter: Marcy Hayes and son-in-law:

Neil Hayes past IWA parents. Grandchildren:

Patrick Hayes ‘88, Michael Hayes, Devin Hayes ‘88,

John Hayes ‘04.

Idella Strubhart passed away January 23,

2012. Daughter: Julia Strubhat-Bell ‘61

Jason Milus Luby CCCA passed away February

2, 2012. Wife: Betty Lowman Luby ’47. Brother:

James Patrick (JP) Luby ‘51 CCCA

Joseph McCullough passed away February

5, 2012. Wife: Jean McCullough. Daughter:

LarueenPedrotti, past IWA parent.

Douglas Hill passed away February 5, 2012.

Wife: Cathleen Coco Hill ‘77

Robert E. Haegelin Jr. passed away February 9,

2012. Sister: Hannah L. (Twosy) Haegelin ‘72

Elizabeth A. Harrison passed away February

10, 2012. Diane Sumner ‘78. Daughter: Diane

Harrison Sumner ‘78

James Anthony Yaklin passed away February

26, 2012. Son: Dan Yaklin ‘67

Rita Beatrice Kocian passed away March 1,

2012. Daughter: Debbie Kocian Sprague ‘81

John William Elli passed away March 10,

2012. Sister: Rheda Elli Ward ‘47

William Red Fox passed away March 16, 2012.

Daughters: Cecilia Ann Barlow ’63, Mary Margaret

Emery ‘67

Robert Vincent Polansky ‘48 CCCA passed

away March 19, 2012. Son: Robert Polansky ’79.

Sister: Vernie Rose Polansky McEnnis’53 RIP

Wilfred John Peck passed away March 24, 2012.

Daughters: Alice Vaughan ’55, Diane Peters ‘58

Alex Rivers ‘61 CCCA passed away March

27, 2012. Wife: Glenda Rivers. Brothers: Hank

Rivers ’53 CCCA, Joe Rivers ’50 CCCA. Sister: Mary

Catherine Rivers Pennington ’50.

Mary Ann Wincelowicz passed away March 28,

2012. Daughter: Joan Wincelowicz‘71

Edward Peter Nemec passed away March

28, 2012. Daughter: Janice Clark – current IWA

parent. Son-In-Law: Barry Clark – current parent

and IWA board member. Grandchildren: Jacob

Clark, Jenna Clark – current IWA students. Sisters:

Margie Kureska ’48, Agnes Wade ’51. Niece: Deb-

bie Diegel ’72 – current IWA employee

John Richard Ordner ‘63 CCCA passed away

March 31, 2012. Wife: Karen Ordner

Lorraine Karcher Leyendecker ‘48 passed

away April 7, 2012. Husband: Herb Leyendecker

Charles Emmit Hayek ‘47 CCCA passed away

April 13, 2012

Charles Stan Beardsley passed away April 17,

2012. Daughter: Susan Morris ‘00

Marli Mooberry passed away April 27, 2012,

former IWA employee.

Herbert Francis Bockholt passed away April

30, 2012. Sister: Alice McCumber ’62

William Dawson Boone Jr. ‘44 CCCA passed

away May 2, 2012.

Brigida Gonzales passed away in May, 2012.

Daughter-In-Law: Mary Alice Berlanga-Gonzales

‘58

Maude C. Matherne passed away May 7, 2012.

Daughter: Margaret Murphree ‘67

Delmar “Shelley” Hilliard passed away May 7,

2012. Wife: Bobbye Hilliard. Son: Bob Hilliard –

current IWA parent. Daughter-In-Law: Catherine

Hilliard – current IWA parent. Grandchildren:

Tobin Grace Hilliard, IWA students - Emily Hilliard,

Alex Hilliard, Carl Hilliard, Robbie Hilliard, Allie

Salazar, Catheryn Johnson

Sigfredo Berlanga Jr. passed away May 9,

2012. Brother: Hugo Berlanga. Cousin: Mary

Alice Berlanga-Gonzales ‘58

Thomas Pinkney Cook Jr. passed away May

23, 2012. Wife: Diane Slavik Cook ’49. Daughter:

Courtney Cook McLain – former IWA employee.

Sister-in-law: Sandra Slank Richardson ‘50

Jean Mobley Grunwald passed away May 23,

2012. Son: John Grunwald, parent of Alumni.

Granddaughter: Hannah Grunwald ‘12

Elizabeth Kirkland passed away June 1, 2012.

Son: Alex Kirkland, IWA parent. Daughter-In-

Law: Carol Kirkland, IWA parent. Granddaughter:

Elizabeth Kirkland, IWA student.

Stanley Livingston Webb III passed away

June 2, 2012. Son: Steven Webb, past IWA parent

Mildred Kosarek passed away June 12, 2012.

Husband: Charles L. Kosarek; Behmann Brothers

Foundation, Daughters: Sherry Kosarek, Nancy

Lindell. Grandchildren: Amanda Warren, Tristan

Butler, Hunter Lindell

Sister Mary Monica de la Rosa’51, Sister of

the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament,passed

away June 16, 2012. Sister: Veronica Herrera.

Nephew: Marty Sais ’84. Nieces: Geraldine Sais

’82, Monica Sais ’86.

Jerry Allen Schiebrel passed away June 18,

2012. Daughter: Ann Lippincott, IWA parent. Son-

In-Law: Mike Lippincott ’81, current IWA parent.

Grandchildren: Michael Lippincott, IWA Board

Member, Paige Lippincott, Gillian Lippincott, IWA

students.

Barbara Brown ‘68 passed away June 18, 2012.

Edith Mokry Brandesky ‘63 passed away June

19, 2012. Husband: Charles Brandesky. Son: David

Brandesky. Sister: Margaret Mokry Tomlin ’64.

James Patrick (JP) Luby ‘51 CCCA passed

away June 23, 2012. Sister-In-Law: Betty Low-

man Luby ’47

Roel Javier Olmos passed away June 26, 2012.

Sister: Sandy Olmos ‘72

Bobby J Suggs passed away July 24, 2012. Wife:

Marie Suggs. Daughter: Beth Suggs ‘69

Rosalie Whitlock Patrick passed away July

28, 2012. Daughter: Robin Patrick Cox, IWA Alum.

Grandson: J.R. Gore, IWA student

Sylvia Wilmot ‘54 passed away July 31, 2012.

Daughter: Trish Garcia

Stephen Underbrink ‘86 passed away

August 1, 2012. Parents: Stephen and Carolyn

Underbrink, parents of Alumni. Sister: Kimberly

Underbrink ’89. Brother: Michael Underbrink ‘88

Patricia Ann Franks Norvell ‘47 passed away

August 3, 2012. Sister: Barbara Hicks ‘55. Sons:

George Norvell, Timothy Norvell, Marcus Norvell

III. Daughter: Cindy Key-Simon. Brother: Rev.

Father Gabriel Henry Franks ‘76. Sisters: Lillian

Franks Hatch ‘50, Margaret Franks Johnson ‘51,

Barbara Franks Hicks ‘55, Joan Franks Benys ‘59,

Many Franks Baird ‘60

Cecilia “Buzzie” Adams passed away August

11, 2012. Son: David Adams. Daughter-In-Law:

Ann Skrobarczyk Adams ‘73

Consuelo Mir Valerio passed away August 12,

2012. Daughter: Priscilla Valerio Wolf ‘76

Daniel Joseph Krnavek passed away August

25, 2012. Brother: Norman Krnavek, former

IWA employee. Sister-In-Law: Jean McLaughlin

Krnavek ‘62

Adam Joseph Wojtasczyk passed away August

27, 2012. Mother: Vernie Rose Polansky McEnnis‘

53 RIP. Brothers: John Wojtasczyk’79, Bruce

Wojtasczyk ’81.

Richard “Dick” McClure, former IWA employee,

passed away August 28, 2012. Wife: Linda,

Daughters: Laura Braden, Catherine Wenglar ’95,

Cristin McClure, Maureen Bray

Kevin Patrick McCabe passed away September

2, 2012. Mother: Frances Johnson McCabe ‘52

John Sulik passed away September 3, 2012.

Wife: Nancy Sulik, former IWA employee

Elizabeth Clare McEvoy-Hoelscher ‘54

passed away September 25, 2012.

James Henry Hatch passed away October 9,

2012. Sister: Geraldine Hatch Paquette ‘50

Roosevelt G. Martinez passed away October

9, 2012. Wife: Mary Martinez. Daughter: Nelda

Martinez. Sons: Father Frank Martinez, Father Pete

Martinez.

Rogacion Garzapassed away on November 18,

2012. Granddaughter: JoAnn Garcia, IWA Faculty;

Grandson-in-law: Gator Garcia, IWA Athletic Di-

rector; Great-grandchildren: Danielle Renee Garcia

and Joseph Rey Garcia, current IWA students

In Loving Memory

Dick McClure was a fine man, a model of compassion,

justice, and dedication. For me, he was an encouraging

presence. On the difficult days when it seemed like

the “new system” under the “new administration” was

being met with resistance, Dick would find his way

into my office to give an encouraging word. I thank

God for having had the opportunity to work with Dick

and I pray that all who knew him will be encouraged

to live lives of service to others by remembering and

modeling his example!

~Charles D. Imbergamo, President

Richard (Dick) Price McClure

December 25, 1941-August 28, 2012

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

Tejas Management Systems

salutes Incarnate Word Academy’s success

in providing quality education

to South Texas since 1871.

SCHOLARSHIPS

TRIBUTES

INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY FOUNDATION

IN HONOR OF

Sister Anna Marie Espinosa,

IWBS ‘66

Michael J. Daehne ‘08

Incarnate Word Academy

Elementary Level PTO

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pettus

Wills and Hicks Layton

Gloria and Ed Hicks

Leo and Jonah Lugo

Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Pena

Vicki Habeeb Mitchell

Nancy C. Wesson-Dodd

Bobby and Blaine Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Pena

Sister Judith Marie Saenz, IWBS

Michael J. Daehne ‘08

Dr. and Mrs. Bernard M. Seger

Mr. Charles D. Imbergamo

Michael Schmidt, CCCA ‘67

The above contributions were received up to the time of publication.

The Sister Dorothy Anhaiser Scholarship

Lt. Cmdr. and Mrs. Frederick Helle, Ret.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Losier

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Anhaiser

The Annette Deanne

(Dee Dee) Berry Scholarship

Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56

Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55

Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60

Victor A. Kuntscher

Woodrow and Eileen Riedel

Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64

Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59

The Sister Catherine Brehony Scholarship

Anonymous

Michael J. Daehne ‘08

The Busker Memorial Scholarship

Mark ’80 and Anita Heras Busker ‘80

Paul and Marie Chilen Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis

The Richard E. Eleazer Scholarship

Michael J. Daehne ‘08

The Robert M. “Bob” and Neva Lee

Knight Gough ’44 Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gough, II

The Richard Hatch Scholarship

Geraldine Hatch Paquette ‘50

Dick and Frances Bernsen Hatch Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Paquette

Anyssa Nicole Hinojosa Scholarship

Crissie Suarez

The Sister Xavier Holworthy Scholarship

Jeanette Flusche Mullenix ‘54

Catherine “Tad” and Buck Kelly Scholarship

Pede and Larry Kelly ‘65

The Frank and Margaret Kuntscher Scholarship

Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56

Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55

Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60

Victor A. Kuntscher

Woodrow and Eileen Riedel

Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64

Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59

The Sister Philomena McCormack Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Casper Wenzel

The Jody Metz Scholarship

Ms. Karen A. Haschke

Ms. Jennifer Metz and Terry Shaikh

Joe B. Metz

Courtney Forthuber

The Mark Muckleroy Scholarship

George Anne Hubert Muckleroy ‘55

The Helen Power Munro Scholarship

Grace Ford Powers ‘63

The Patrick (Pat) Rivers Scholarship

Henry (Hank) CCCA ‘53 and Maureen Rivers

The Casper Wenzel Scholarship

Michael J. Daehne ‘08

The CCCA Academic Excellence Scholarship

Ellen Jane Carter ‘53

Richard Viau ‘53

The Oscar Esparza Scholarship

Dennis and Lyda Neal

The Father Louis Joseph ’47 Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hojnacki

The Kuntscher 50th Celebrants Scholarship

Dean and Mary Kuntscher Berry

Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56

Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55

Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60

Victor A. Kuntscher

Woodrow and Eileen Riedel

Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64

Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59

The Martin-Hamner Scholarship

Mary Elizabeth Martin Meyer ‘55

The Sister Martha O’Gara Scholarship

Michael J. Daehne ‘08

The Jim and Betty Nemec Petru Scholarship

Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56

Dolores Petru Vesely ‘56

Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55

Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60

Victor A. Kuntscher

Woodrow and Eileen Riedel

Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64

Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59

The Chris Riedel Scholarship

Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56

Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55

Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60

Victor A. Kuntscher

Woodrow and Eileen Riedel

Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64

Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59

The Ramsey Rodriguez Scholarship

Anonymous Donor

Anna Aguirre

Ralph and Anna Aguirre

Olivia Ballestros

Ms. Susan K. Browning

Michael and Olga Lydia Cantu

Coastal Cardiology Associates

Maria M. Garcia

Mrs. Dolores Gillece

Ms. Rebecca A. Glover

Sherry Halbrook

Ms. Lisa Renee Harris

Incarnate Word Academy Athletic Booster Club

Ms. Gail Gleimar Loeb

Mr. and Mrs. Charley McMath

Homer and Nora Navarro

Mrs. Cynthia Ocanas

Mr. David Pena

Jacob and Christine Sierra

Mr. Mark Skurka

Joanne Tiller

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Uzzell

The Frank and Mary Beth Snapka Schonhoeft

Scholarship

Mary Beth Snapka Schonhoeft ‘61

The Alfred and Lucille Hoelscher Snapka

Scholarship

The Snapka Family

The Larry and Carolyn Hoelscher Snapka

Scholarship

The Snapka Family

Larry, CCCA ‘63 and Carolyn Hoelscher Snapka

The Scott and Josephine Temple Scholarship

Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56

Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59

Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55

Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60

Victor A. Kuntscher

Woodrow and Eileen Riedel

Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64

Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59

Andrew Zanetti Scholarship

Mrs. Elvera Zanetti

THE MESSENGER

FALL 2012

IN MEMORY OF

Annita Kocurek Bartos ‘57

Patrick Bartos

Edith L. Brandesky ‘63

Evelyn Brandesky

Charles Brandesky

Frank J. Kocman

Joe F. Merka

Mary Urban Busker

Mark ’80 and Anita Heras Busker ‘80

Patricia Smith Carson ‘53

Janet W. Allen

Margaret Mary K. Kelly Dreyer ‘62

Tejas Management Systems, Inc.

E. Christine Clark

Jimmy Dockal

Jo Ann Cox

Marie Herschbach Callis ‘49

Sr. Monica de la Rosa ‘51

Elizabeth Kelly Morgan ‘58

Susan Allen Elich

Gladys Ulcak Lippincott ‘52

Grace F. Elliott ‘49

Marie Herschbach Callis ‘49

Ms. Beatrice Gutierrez

Norma Gutierrez San Miguel ‘61

Mrs. Susan Thomas Hanenberger

Mr. and Mrs. Jerey M. Thomas

James H. Hatch

Mrs. Walter J. Paquette

Delmar Shelley Hilliard

Charles D. Imbergamo

Gaby Humpal

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hojnacki

John Andrew Loessberg

William R. ’45 and Barbara J. Timms Loessberg

Jose Ruben Martinez

JoAnn Jackson

Raymond Martinez

Mr. and Mrs. Casper Wenzel

Dick McClure

Linda and Daniel Makelki

Courtney McLain

Emily and Casper Wenzel

Winona Jean McInteer

Peggy and Jim Laudadio

Merle Genevieve Bell Miller

Donald and Susan M. Milloy Taft ‘62

Mr. Frank J. Osina

Carol and Thomas Losier

Mr. Wilfred J. Peck

Dolores Petru Vesely ‘56

Mr. Bill Tagliabue

Diane Tagliabue Ferbrache ‘70

Mrs. Loretta Vatzlavick

Mary Loretta Vatzlavick Peebles ‘54

Mrs. Mary Alice “Bushy” Whitton

Peggy and James Laudadio

The above contributions were received up to the time of publication.

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Incarnate Word Academy presents a new public face to the online world.

The school’s redesigned website features a new mobile-friendly version

of the website, improves usability, and presents a contemporary design

that highlights academics, athletics and extracurricular oerings

combined with the school’s new mission, vision, and core values.

The new website continues to oer sta, parents, students, and alums

an opportunity to stay informed with the latest news and events in the

IWA community. The new website is driven by a content management

system that will allow us to maximize our campus resources and bring

you, our family, better value and more convenient services that will

continue to develop over time.

Our intent is to provide each of you with the most relevant, up-to-date,

accurate information, and to deliver it in the way that works best for

you. More exciting news will be forthcoming as we are able to roll out

these new and improved services.

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